Hastings to Eastbourne - Sussex Coast Path

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Overview

A beautiful coastal walk from Hastings to Eastbourne passing historic places such as Bexhill, Pevensey (where the Normans landed), Normans Bay and the Eastbourne seafront. Toilets and shops should be available, but please bring packed lunch. Drop out is available in Pevensey, for Pevensey and Westham Station.

The walks finishes at Eastbourne Pier; the station is 10 minutes' walk up the main road away from there.

Travel: Take 9:15 from London Charing Cross (London Bridge 09:24, Orpington 09:39), arrive Hastings 10:47.

Buy a return to Hastings and a single from Eastbourne to St Leonards Warrior Square for the return leg.

Saturday, 18 April 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Dog friendly
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 81397 09659
Nearest postcode:: TN34 1AD
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Hastings Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TV 61779 98921
Nearest postcode:: BN21 3EL
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Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Eastbourne Pier

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